Less than a week removed from Seattle’s 43-8 pounding of the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII, the focus has shifted to next season.

The NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis opens Feb. 19. Free agency begins March 11. Team schedules are announced in April. The draft is May 8-10.

All 32 teams are 0-0 until September. So let’s take a look at our version of the five top questions heading into the 2014 season:

1. Are the Seahawks capable of being a dynasty?

This is a young team that’s no one-year wonder; it’s a contender for the long haul. QB Russell Wilson can only get better as he enters just his third year in the league. He has a solid supporting cast led by tailback Marshawn Lynch. The defense is dominant and the main reason Seattle will be a serious threat to repeat.

2. Can the Broncos rebound from their Super Bowl debacle?

Don’t bet against Peyton Manning, especially after the phenomenal record-setting season he had just two years removed from all of those neck surgeries. But the bitter sting of an awful performance on the big stage will linger for a long time, and perhaps serve as motivation. With Manning, the Broncos clearly are playoff contenders. The goal is to win the Super Bowl, however. They have some catching up to do.

3. Has the window closed on the Patriots?

Guiding New England to another division title and to the AFC championship game may have been Bill Belichick’s best coaching job. QB Tom Brady helped the Pats overachieve with a group of rookies and unproven castoffs playing key roles, but they couldn’t get past Denver. They haven’t won the Super Bowl since 2004. Time is running run out for Belichick and Brady.

4. Can Jason Garrett last another season at Dallas?

Garrett has guided the Cowboys to three straight season-ending losses that left Dallas 8-8 and out of the playoffs. Jerry Jones has shown plenty of patience with Garrett, but QB Tony Romo has to produce for Garrett to keep his job.

5. Who will be the NFL’s next Chip Kelly?

Kelly brought his innovative offense to the pros and led the Eagles to the NFC East title. San Diego’s Mike McCoy was another first-year head coach who led his team to the playoffs. Washington’s Jay Gruden may have the best shot to go worst-to-first if QB Robert Griffin III can star this year.

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